Southern African Development Community ARTICLE 22 ENTRY INTO FORCE This Protocol shall enter into force thirty (30) days after the deposit of the instruments of ratification by two thirds of the Member States. ARTICLE 23 ACCESSION This Protocol shall remain open for accession by any Member State. ARTICLE 24 WITHDRAWAL 1. Any State Party may withdraw from this Protocol upon the expiration of twelve (12) months from the date of giving to the Executive Secretary a written notice to that effect. 2. Any State Party that has withdrawn pursuant to paragraph 1 of this Protocol shall continue to enjoy all rights and benefits under this Protocol and shall remain bound by the obligations herein until the expiration of the period of twelve (12) months from the date of giving notice of_intention to withdraw. ARTICLE 25 DEPOSITARY 1. The original text of this Protocol and all instruments of ratification and accession shall be deposited with the Executive Secretary, who shall transmit certified copies to all Member States. 2. The Executive Secretary shall register this Protocol with the Secretariats of the United Nations Organisation and the Organization of African Unity. Protocol on Control of Fire Anns, Ammunition and other related materials 14